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'I read they'd replace me just three games in!'
When Alan Smith joined us from Leicester in 1987, he knew it was going to be a challenge to step up to the next level. Speaking exclusively to our 'In Lockdown' podcast, our former striker described the moment he understood the added pressure that comes with playing for The Arsenal.
"I remember after putting my name on the dotted line," Smith said. "Steve Burtenshaw gave me a tour of Highbury and we went out on to the pitch. "I'll never forget, he took me out to the centre spot and he's gone, 'Alan, a lot of centre forwards have come here with the number nine on their back, but not many have been able to succeed.' I thought, 'Oh my god, what have I let myself...
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